The Beastie Boys had a style like no other act in Hip-Hop. Their Punk Rock meets Hip-Hop fashion appealed to all masses and gave them that edgy New York flavor that came with their music along with their style. Leather Jackets, tracksuits, bright baseball caps, a pair of Adidas Skytops or Originals, and cuffed up denim would define The Beastie Boys look. The Beastie Boys made street wear and urban clothing a success. In 1991 they help launch the urban clothing line X-Large. Their style evolved and in 2007 when they launched their “Mix Up” instrumental album, they were inspired by the rat-pack era, which consisted of a stricter dress code but they always manage to put the Beastie Boys stamp on it by throwing a baseball cap or a particular piece that represented the group. Check out the clip above with the 2/3 of the Beastie Boys speaking on their fashion sense in 1991 with MTV. The Beastie Boys represented an energetic and rebellious youth and their fashion style will live long in Hip Hop as well as the memory of the late MCA.
Roger Krastz
